10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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V00260-10
Measuring the rear wheel dimension unloaded
A
0 0 A
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Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
A
0 0 A
B
0 0 B
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Position the shock absorber and rear wheel.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, bottom
M10
shock absorber
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Measure the vertical distance between the rear axle and a fixed
point such as a marking on the side cover.
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Note the value as dimension
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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A
Measure dimension
of rear wheel unloaded. (
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Hold the motorcycle upright with aid of an assistant.
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Measure the distance between rear axle and fixed point again.
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Note the value as dimension
Info
The static sag is the difference between
A
measurements
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Check the static sag.
Static sag (50 SX)
Static sag (50 SX Mini)
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If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
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Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
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p. 35)
2
1
and nut
.
45 Nm (33.2 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
p. 42)
p. 42)
A
.
p. 42)
p. 34)
B
.
B
and
.
12 mm (0.47 in)
10 mm (0.39 in)
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